Two of my favourite things in life is hiking/the outdoors and travelling. I love watching vlogs and looking at posts of people that have done some amazing hikes at different locations of the world. I have a couple hikes in mind that I’ve always wanted to do, but today I researched some more to add to my bucket list. When choosing these hikes, I have the location in the world, the terrain, the difficulty, and the views in mind. In no specific order, here are 3 hikes on my current bucket list:

  1. The West Coast Trail

The West Coast Trail is located at the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. This is the first hike that I’ve been really keen on doing, mainly because I know a lot of people who have done it and I’ve heard really good reviews. Something that draws me to this hike is the fact that it is accessible because it is local, so I feel like I need to experience it. For the most part, the hike itself is not too difficult, but it is long and takes approximately a week to complete the entire thing. The challenge of this hike is the element of heights/ladders for me because I haven’t done a hike where that is a requirement yet. This hike also takes a lot of planning for food, clothing, shelter, water, and other important safety measures. This hike would definitely be a good one to do with family or a group.

2. Kilimanjaro Africa

This hike has always been a dream of mine. Back in 2018, I travelled to Botswana Africa to go on a safari. Africa had always been my dream travel destination and it was the most amazing and most unforgettable experience of my entire life. Since then, I’ve been so eager to go back but to experience other aspects of Africa. I would love to volunteer in schools and hike! I’ve heard the most amazing things about hiking Kilimanjaro in Tanzania; it is the highest peak in all of Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain in the entire world. There is also a variety of terrains that are covered. Although it is recommended to train for this hike, reviews say that anyone with a moderate degree of physical fitness is capable and it is achievable for most people.

3. Tour Du Mont Blanc

This famous hike is the most popular long-distance walk in Europe, covering 170 km and taking between 6-14 days to finish. It goes through France, Italy, and Switzerland. Although I had heard about this hike, I discovered most of what I know through my research today. This trek sits on the Italian and French border and is Western Eurpoe’s highest mountain, it is considered a challenging hike. As this hike is a popular tourist attraction, there are many planned trip itineraries to deal with accommodations and organize an elaborate tour. I’ve gotten the opportunity to travel to Greece and Croatia, but I have never seen this side of Europe before, so it is definitely on my bucket list.